Hello from Lithgow, NSW.

[Marti]

Hey really pleased to become part of the Fortuner Forum Australia. The Crusade has had the suspension upgraded and lifted by Ultimate Suspension in Engelburn, Sydney. Other changes include the bull bar, snorkel and BFG KO2s. We have had a few 4WDs over the years with some of the places we have been include the Simpson Desert, Vic High Country, Tasmania, the Plenty Highway and Merino Loop and Flinders Ranges. Looking forward to seeing the Kimberley Ranges.
Regards Marti

[Shaun]

Hi Marti,

Welcome to the forum, the Fortuner looks great! Which suspension did you end up going with then?

Hopefully you can take it to visit some of the places you have mentioned and many more and hope the forum helps as well.

Shaun

[Mick66]

Hello Marti,
Looking good. As Shaun mentioned, do you think you could give a bit more info about your suspension setup? Would be much appreciated if you could report back on how you found the suspension on & off road once you get a few km's on it and it settles in.
Thanks, Mick66.

[Marti]

Hello Shaun and Mick66,
Thanks for the welcome and comments. The suspension was set up by The Ultimate Suspension in Ingelburn, Sydney. The Fortuner has been lifted 35mm above standard with Coils manufactured for the Fortuner with Ultimates specs. The front struts and rear shocks are Aussie Ryder Gas operated also manufactured to Ultimate specs. The shocks and struts can be revalved and are fully serviceable.
This is our second 4WD set up by Ultimate and the last one performed as you would want it to and without issue.
Regards Marti.
http://www.ultimatesuspension.com.au/

[Mick66]

Thanks very much for that info Marti! Have just been reading up on suspension set-ups on Hilux.net, and Ultimate came up fairly often, with good reviews.
Mick66.

[Two89w]

If it's not a rude question what did the lift cost?

Why 35 and not 30 or 50?

[Marti]

$1500. Yeh good pick up it was a typo. Should be 30.

[Two89w]

$1500 sounds ok to me. How does it ride compared to the factory suspension?

[Marti]

Hello Two89w,
The rides good, but I was not displeased with the factory suspension either. I found them both to be comfortable. The main motivation comes from the ability to go where I want to go with no underbody damage. That is of course with due regard to the clearance the truck offers.
Marti

[Mick66]

Did Ultimate mention anything about a 50mm kit being available for the new Fortuners Marti?

[Marti]

50mm is available. They offered standard height heavy duty then 3 graduations to a maximum 50mm with an option of a variation of Spring tensions.
Marti.

[Mick66]

Thanks Marti!

[bugeye]

That tint looks nice!

[Marti]

Hey Bugeye, apart from the driver's and front passenger doors the tint is from the factory. The 2 front doors were tinted to suit.
Marti.

[bugeye]

I got mine done at a "specialist" (I imagined it'd be better than dealer) but it's no where near as dark...

[Kiat]

Hi Marti, any ideas if ultimate suspension adjusts the torsion bars when installing there lift kit?